It’s starting. Layoffs until Thanksgiving. I was told I have to work through the whole month of November to receive severance. This place sux! Totally blindsided. Wish us all good luck!
LAYOFFS STARTED TODAY!!
Layed off but I must work for next 4 weeks. Was just asked to goto a meeting. TERMS- have to work until 11/27/2025 to receive severance. Out of nowhere. Blind - sided. Anyone else in my situation please comment here. Let’s help each other get... — read more
buy sued
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/employee-benefits/bny-sued-by-former-employee-seeking-severance-after-termination
How is Collateral Management
I received an offer as a Full-Stack Senior Associate on the Global Collateral Management Platform called access edge. Is this a good platform to work on? I have a few years of experience as a full-stack engineer but was laid off so I need a job. I... — read more
want a crystal ball, look at the budgets
if you wanna see the crystal ball in this place looks at the projections and budgets. that's all
BNY PAC?!?
Support the BNY PAC ?? Anyone see Robin's message? for what? To fund politicians who don't care about rule of law?? freaking ridiculous. While we get replaced by AI?? 30,000 corporate Amazon employees will be flooding the job market because of AI... — read more
Badge swipes at other offices
heads up - if you are swiping in at an office that does not match your formal office location, they are definitely looking at you. Ask your manager to change your location (if possible) or start coming in to the correct location otherwise this is the... — read more
Robin tightens the leash for 2026
Work from anywhere reduced from 80 hours to 64 hours for next year. No more additional days purchased vacations. If i don't laugh, I'll cry.. someone plz tell me i read that email wrong
Forced ratings
Be prepared because we all know this is happening even though they deny it. As a mgr i can confirm they are absolutely reducing teams 25% and behind your reporting mgrs back. Most of my team was entered to meet by me and all of them show below after... — read more
Morale's about to tank
How long before offshoring and forced ratings finally break what’s left of morale? Every round of “efficiency” moves chips away at tr ust, replacing experience with cheaper labor and arbitrary rankings. At some point, it’s not just people leaving... — read more
Seems offices are needed in Pittsburgh
Overheard two managers talking about upcoming layoffs the first Monday of November. Didn’t hear the whole conversation but heard WFH staff in Oriskany and Dallas. The list has been finalized and positions are being filled in Pittsburgh and Houston... — read more
WFA and Volunteering cut
At least for UK staff, WFA days cut from 10 to 8 and volunteering days cut from 3 to 1.
December round finalized?
Heard all 5's will be let go in the first week of December as opposed to usual January round. True?
Wealth and Investment Management Bonus
Can someone share light on what are the bonuses for the marketing team at Wealth and IM? When I joined HR said it is anywhere from 30-55% of your base salary. I joined as SVP of product marketing from big asset management firm and we used to get only... — read more
BAH rumor?
Have the BAH holdouts been given an ultimatum to RTO or be terminated?
PENNINGTON CONFIRMED TO CLOSE 2026
They go no answers & took no questions on how EMPLOYEES WILL RE-LOCATE. Brutal - how could they think that this is good for the Company?
Unemployment
Has anyone here from NJ who got the boot able to get unemployment? I was let go after 27 years. I would also like to try collecting unemployment too.
Pennington closing Announcement tomorrow?
There were discussions in the Pennington office about a possible office closure announcement tomorrow. Any one knows if this is accurate?
Employment attorney?
Has anyone consulted legal counsel regarding their recent layoff? Recommendations?
Transformation Scorecard Progress
BNY Mellon employees are voicing deep concerns about layoffs, offshoring, and leadership transparency. Sentiment ranges from frustration and distrust to resignation and strategic exit planning. Below are current results of the Top 15 employee... — read more
Not a single good memory of BNY
I left that job shaking my head. Worked my tail off with a master’s, got crumbs for pay. The person who replaced me had no degree and got a huge bump just for being friendly with the boss. Makes you wonder why you even bother doing things the right... — read more
I'm so tired of outsourcing
They keep pushing to replace us with cheaper, outside teams who clearly don't know our systems. Now it takes three of them to do one job, and everything is still falling behind. I am so frustrated that management thinks this is a real solution. All... — read more
Will I be in the 25%?
I joined BNY in Lake Mary this year as an associate full stack engineer. Got a "meets expectations" during my mid year. Will I be an easy target for the 25% of employees that are being marked as "below expectations" for the end of year? On the other... — read more
Pittsburgh no longer considered a growth location
Lake Mary is the "new" flavor-of-the-day/week/month/year. Reqs are Pune-only in Pittsburgh, AI is being shoved down our throats, Pune is taking over, and teams are actively training their eventual replacements in India. The big, tall building in... — read more
Analysts Receive Higher Salary Increases Than Permanent Staff?
Has anyone heard that analysts may be guaranteed a certain salary increase and such increases are higher than what the officers of BNYM receive?
Wilmington to close
I saw they finally leaked the entire location is closing. They should give employees time to find new jobs, most won't be able to relocate. How they treat employees is wrong
Forced ranking and state unemployment
For those who were let go as a result of forced ranking and made up poor performance, did you have any issues with getting state unemployment? I believe state would ask for reason for the job loss? What would BNY say? I understand misconduct could... — read more
What a mess
Sometimes I look around and realize this place has turned into a waiting room for people hoping to reach retirement before the next round of cuts. The younger ones are already planning their exits and who can blame them? The middle group is stuck... — read more
BNY and so called AI growth- Emperor is not wearing anything!
Robin and his toadies are telling the finance media a lot of fanciful stories on AI growth acceleration: BNY now has 117 AI solutions in production, a 75% increase versus the prior quarter, including digital agents for payment validation and code... — read more
Rank and Sp--k: A Visionary Guide to Corporate Darwinism
Does anyone NOT have concerns about our beloved gladiator-style performance ranking system? You know, the one where 25% of the workforce—excluding fresh recruits still learning where the bathroom is—must be ceremonially tossed into the “Below... — read more
Year end in October?
Being made to submit your comments for your year end performance review halfway through October is very fair, isn't it.
Q3 Earnings Report: Record Profits, Reduced People, and AI-Assisted Gaslighting
We are proud to announce third consecutive quarter of record-breaking profits, achieved through a bold trifecta of financial wizardry, workforce shrinkage, and algorithmic optimism. While revenue soared thanks to strategic offshoring and the... — read more
Earnings report 5.1b in revenue
I just cannot wait to tell my team they are getting 1% merits and minimal bonuses yet the earnings reports shows massive growth for the company. Ranking 25% of my staff below expectations, in a non growth everett location all my promos denied... — read more
Oops
https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/bank-america-sued-over-alleged-financial-ties-jeffrey-epstein-2025-10-15/
25% of bad ratings
Overheard someone saying managers are being force to give 25% of bad ratings (below meets expectations). Have you anyone heard anything like this? Seems to high
Remote people team staff layoffs
I’m struggling to understand why we’re laying off People Team staff just because they’re remote, yet we’ve recently made remote hires in leadership roles who won’t be subjected to the same treatment. It feels inconsistent and unfair. Anyone else... — read more
Cost to BNYM: Routine Layoffs vs Employee Retention
BNYM has been saying they ‘need’ to layoff employees to cut costs for several Years now. How is this still a valid/acceptable statement??? I’d LOVE to see the financial records supporting BNYMs stance to continuously layoff employees, yet have... — read more
Goldman AI expansion and layoffs
And we all know what this means at BNY https://nypost.com/2025/10/14/business/goldman-sachs-warns-of-looming-layoffs-as-ai-reshapes-operations/
World Mental Health Day
I hope you're all doing well. Have you noticed how our Chief People Leader (er... Eater) recognizes World Mental Health Day by celebrating our contract partnership and collaboration with Spring Health and how this is powering our culture? Spring... — read more
Burnout isn’t a badge of honor
Younger folks, seriously, don’t fall into the trap of doing two people’s jobs because the company refuses to hire enough staff. Work at your normal pace, take your breaks, and use your time off. If they keep cutting people, they’ll eventually realize... — read more